Back in October 2013, Ervin began offering dual-fuel natural gas/diesel powered glider kits. This is one of its Freightliner Columbia gliders powered by a 198 EPA Series 60 Detroit Diesel engine, equipped with a dal-fuel system provided by American Power Group. This view of the truck highlights the diesel fuel tank.

This is a 'traditional' 28-ft. CSE Great Dane model pup earmarked for double-trailer operation, as its completely plywood lined. The side skirts on pup trailers help save some fuel but not as mush as the ones on 53-ft. TL dry vans.

Hyundai Translead is working with the California Trucking Assn. to help member fleets put 'No Zone' graphics on dry van trailers to help raise public awareness about safe operation around tractor-trailers. This HT Composite XT model is fresh from the factory and headed to KKW Transportation.

The 'three sided' version of the TrailerTail costs 10% less than the four sided version and comes with 3-ft. long side panels. Yet the smaller less complete design also produces 10% less fuel savings than its four-sided brother.

Ancra International brought a unique 'display trailer' to the 2014 TMC show to highlight its cargo restraint systems, including Retract-a-roll for trailer floors, Lift-a-deck, and bulkhead panel devices.

Trailers of various sizes and shapes, along with a bevy of related equipment such as converter dollies and even different types of flooring material, were on display at the 2014 Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) annual meeting in Nashville, TN.